Similar to the first DeathSmiles, the sequel is a horizontal shooter
where players fire shots to the right, fire shots to the left, and drop the
occasional bomb blast. A lock-shot is also available by pressing the "A" and
"B" shot buttons together to lock onto enemies. In the coin-op version,
DeathSmiles II featured a cast of four characters with Windia and Caspar
returning to reprise their roles. They're joined by a lad named Lei with an
identity crisis. Although Lei's a male, he nevertheless dresses up like a
maid and appears to be wearing eyeliner. The fourth character is a youngling
named Supe (Soupy) who looks like a baby munchkin just emerging from her
swaddling clothes. The Xbox 360 conversion improves on the coin-op original
by adding Rosa and Follet as playable characters. The 360 game also includes
two new stages for a total of 7 to plow through and attendant bosses who
guard the new stages. DeathSmiles 2 is designed with 3D in mind so the
stages, enemies, and bosses are rendered 3D models which may be off-putting
to some 2D shmup purists. We like the game just fine however - picked up a
used kit for about US$1500. Preorders for the Regular Edition (US$73.90) and
the Limited Edition which includes a bonus soundtrack and slipcase
(US$119.90) are shipping today.

All preorders include a bonus DeathSmiles IIX DLC card as
photographed below. We will include it with new orders while supplies
last.

Questions and AnswersWhy
do the girls look so young now?
The lolita fetish is strong in this one.

Region-free?
No, but Cave's intentions and plans might change. Update 05/26:
Not-Region-Free.
How many copies will the original DeathSmiles sell in the USA?
About 100 copies. Maybe 200 if Walmart throws in a $10 gift card.

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